“Sudden surge” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••SPATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SPATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sudden surge”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 6, 2025, where it runs at 39 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 6, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 6, 2025 grid39A___ generis3 ltrs›43AEasily duped person5 ltrs›49ADairy product with curds13 ltrs›52ALooks that might send a chill down one's spine9 ltrs›57A"None of it's true!"4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Aug 17, 2025NYT Crossword7 Down••••••ONRUSHMay 6, 2025NYT Crossword39 Down•••••SPATEOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••SPATE5 ltrs
••••••ONRUSH6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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